6. Make sure the two retractor pins inside the gun
head are still in the correct position.
7. Insert the packing seal assembly into the rear of
the gun head and thread it by hand until it stops.
8. Using a 3/8" socket, tighten the packing seal
assembly. Torque to 5 Nm (3.7 ft./lbs.).
9. Grease both ends of the packing spring and place
it over the packing seal assembly in the gun head.
10. Place the end cap over the packing spring so that
the pilot inside the end cap seats inside the
packing spring.
11. Push the end cap toward the gun head while
threading it into the gun head. Using a wrench,
tighten the end cap securely.
12. Perform the "Adjusting the Packing Seal
Assembly" procedure described below.
Adjusting the Packing Seal Assembly
WARNING
Proper adjustment of the packing seal assembly is
essential to ensure positive shut-off when the
trigger is released.
1. Insert an 1/8" hex wrench through the hole in the
center of the end cap until it seats inside the
packing seal adjustment screw.
2. Turn the packing seal adjustment screw until the
ball on the packing seal assembly can be felt
seating into position. Then, turn the screw 1/4 turn
more for proper tension.
Replacing/Removing the Filter
1. Pull the bottom of the trigger guard forward so that
it comes loose from the handle assembly.
2. Loosen and remove the handle assembly from the
gun head.
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3. Pull the old filter out of the gun head.
4. Slide the new filter, tapered end first, into the gun
head.
5. Make sure all the parts are clean and place the
handle seal into the gun head with the flat side of
the seal toward the gun head.
Flat side of
handle seal
(toward gun head)
6. Thread the handle assembly into the gun head
until secure.
7. Snap the trigger guard back onto the handle
assembly.
Filter Chart
Part
Application
Number
0502954
Synthetic resin,
enamels, clean
varnishes, stains
azures
0502953
Base coat enamels,
primer enamels,
fillers, marking paints,
textured enamels
0502951
Emulsions,
latex paints,
acrylic paints
0502952
Filler paints,
large area surfaces
Bevelled side of
handle seal
(toward handle)
Filter
Color of
Type
Filter
Body
Extrafine
red
Fine
yellow
Medium
white
Coarse
green
GB
R